Podcast Post-Production & Quality Manager (Volunteer)

PromiseStudios | Podcast Editing, Audio Quality & Production Excellence
Mentor A Promise is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability, grounded in the belief that every child is a Promise—full of potential, dignity, and possibility. We deliver consistent, high-quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social‑emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills. Through signature experiences like The Imagination Studio, The Kitchen Table, The Sound Lab, and The Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well‑being, and creative voice, all within a trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility‑centered framework. Our work prioritizes dignity‑protective storytelling, consent‑driven engagement, and deep community partnership, ensuring that how we serve is as intentional as whom we serve. We are not only addressing immediate needs – we are building pathways to confidence, belonging, and long‑term opportunity, so every child has the support and foundation to carry their promise forward.
Podcast Post‑Production & Quality Manager (Volunteer)
Organization : Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Division : PromiseStudios
Department : PromisePod
Location : Remote / Hybrid
Type : Volunteer Leadership / Production Role
Reports To : Podcast Producer / Chief of Content & Storytelling
Works Closely With : Podcast Hosts, Audio Engineers, Editors, Writers, Publishing Team, Creative Teams
Role Overview

MAP is seeking a

Podcast Post‑Production & Quality Manager

to oversee the editing, polish, and audio quality standards of podcast productions across PromisePod. This role focuses on ensuring every episode reaches a professional, consistent, and listener‑centered standard before publication.
Core Responsibilities

Post-Production Oversight

Review and oversee podcast post‑production workflows
Support editing, sequencing, pacing, and final episode preparation
Help ensure episodes meet quality and publishing standards
Audio Quality Control

Review episodes for sound quality, clarity, and consistency
Help identify and resolve issues including background noise, volume inconsistencies, distortion, pacing concerns, and technical audio problems
Maintain quality standards across productions
Editing & Listener Experience

Support creation of engaging and polished listening experiences
Help shape episode flow, transitions, music placement, and pacing
Ensure storytelling remains clear, cohesive, and emotionally engaging
Production Standards & Workflow Development

Help develop quality‑control systems and post‑production standards
Support editing guidelines and audio workflow organization
Help strengthen long‑term podcast production consistency
Cross‑Team Collaboration

Work closely with producers, editors, audio engineers, and publishing teams
Coordinate feedback and revision workflows
Support collaboration between creative and technical contributors
Publishing Readiness

Help ensure episodes are fully prepared prior to release
Support final review and approval workflows
Maintain professionalism and production reliability across podcast releases
Qualifications

Required

Experience in podcast editing, audio production, or post‑production workflows
Strong ear for sound quality and listener experience
Familiarity with audio editing and production tools
Strong organizational and communication skills
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity‑centered values
Preferred

Experience with podcast production or audio storytelling
Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Audition, Audacity, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Descript, or similar platforms
Experience with music editing, transitions, or sound design
Interest in podcasting, journalism, storytelling, or creative audio production
Commitment

Volunteer role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6‑month commitment required
Remote / hybrid collaboration
What You’ll Gain

Experience supporting mission‑driven podcast production
Collaboration with creative and audio production teams
Portfolio‑building post‑production and audio leadership experience
Professional references and letters of recommendation
Opportunity to help shape high‑quality storytelling through sound

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